National Composites Week

Aerospace

Cosmic Aerospace advances CX-2 demonstrator roadmap

All-electric passenger jet with a composite airframe has achieved nine flights since February, validating stability, glide performance and handling across a range of conditions.

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Thermoplastics

FIDAMC signs six strategic agreements for composites innovation

Composites-focused technocenter builds alliances for R&D in digital and sustainable technologies, additive manufacturing, TPCs, hydrogen and new technocenter development.

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Infusion

Cannon introduces in-line resin degassing unit for infusion, RTM and pultrusion processes

Fully automatic system for processing large composite structural parts reduces overall degassing time in a single compact unit.

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Economics

Composites market continued expansion activity into February

GBI: Composites Fabricating’s final reading landed at 52, driven by strong component readings across the board.

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CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events

CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.

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Recycling

Apply Carbon becomes Procotex France

New denomination builds on parent company’s international recognition, further driving efforts in carbon, aramid fiber recycling.

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Sandvik to acquire Verisurf Software

Verisurf will operate as a separate business unit under the Sandvik umbrella, enhancing its ability to develop and deliver on 3D measurement solutions for composites.

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Aerospace

Apache Aerospace highlights MX-5 self-feed countersink tool

Third-generation design approved by U.S. aerospace manufacturers targets simplified operations for metal and composite materials cutting.

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JEC

VIDEO: Enhancing composite tooling with additive manufacturing

At JEC World 2025, CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis explored the latest advancements in composite tooling with Massivit and Sika.

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Sustainability

EuCIA, JEC Group launch European Circular Composites Alliance

The ECCA initiative will combine the ambition and voice of composites manufacturers, associations and end users, achieving set targets and developing standards for composites circularity.

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